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A review by lisas_library_factory
Immortality: A Love Story by Dana Schwartz
4.0
As I was very intrigued by the first part of Dana Schwartz's Duology, I was very much looking foreward to continue with the story.
I especially liked the mixture of a crime mystery, a Gothic and horror tale with elements of a love
story. This time, we even have a bit of a love triangle, which gave the plot an interesting twist. However, what I still find most fascinating about Schwartz's books is the illustration of the role of women in the mid-19th century and how they tried to overcome the obstacles of their time. She furthermore introduces us to many "real" historical characters and thus gives the reader the inspiration to lear more about these people.
Somehow, I liked the first book a bit better than the first, also because the ending was a bit too clichée for my liking. However, both books are very much worth reading, also for a more "mature" readership.
I especially liked the mixture of a crime mystery, a Gothic and horror tale with elements of a love
story. This time, we even have a bit of a love triangle, which gave the plot an interesting twist. However, what I still find most fascinating about Schwartz's books is the illustration of the role of women in the mid-19th century and how they tried to overcome the obstacles of their time. She furthermore introduces us to many "real" historical characters and thus gives the reader the inspiration to lear more about these people.
Somehow, I liked the first book a bit better than the first, also because the ending was a bit too clichée for my liking. However, both books are very much worth reading, also for a more "mature" readership.